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www.spec.com.au PORTLAND OBSERVER Friday March 6 2015 7 New minister explains his passion for training BEN FRASER A PASSIONATE Minister for Skills and Training visited the Portland campus of the South West Institute of TAFE yesterday, praising the city’s strong industrial foundation and eagerness to grow. On an invitation from upper house MP James Purcell, Victorian MP Steve Herbert participated in a forum with local educators, community and industry leaders, where they discussed how to reduce local unemployment and training issues. “TAFE in Victoria has gone through a crisis in recent years. Today in my visit with South West TAFE, we discussed how the $4million rescue package will be spent,” said Mr Herbert. “I want the money to go towards new buildings and industry investment. Portland has a strong industry but has problems with high unemployment and industry uncertainty.” Mr Herbert emphasized that TAFE was a key component to growing businesses and increasing productivity. “It is clear we need a multifaceted approach; we need to build skills and aspirations. Businesses need to take on more training to grow; the gain is more than the pain.” Mr Herbert encouraged the South West TAFE to reach out to local businesses and make important connections. “The South West TAFE is an important asset to the community.” Vote 1 Local Jobs member Mr Purcell said with increasing unemployment and dropping year 12 attainment rates, it was vital to look at skills and training options in our community. “We want the government to see first hand the issues Portland and Hamilton are experiencing and hear directly from community leaders what these problems are and how the government can help. Mr Purcell said Mr Herbert would also be touring Keppel Prince Engineering. “While we are conscious of the need to highlight local issues to the Minister, we are looking for an outcome driven discussions over the next two days. “The planned events are designed to generate more than discussion; they are planned to generate action,” said Mr Purcell. MANY positive outcomes come from yesterday’s forum. From left: Upper House MP James Purcell, Portland campus leader Trudy Thorp of South West Institute of TAFE, and Minister for Skills and Training Steve Herbert. PHOTO SALES Coloured prints of published and unpublished pictures taken by the Portland Observer photographers are available to buy for non commercial purposes in A6 (10x15cms) – $9; A5 (15x20cms) – $13; A4 (20.5x31cms) – $21; A3 (28x40cms) – $35, and poster (50x75cms) – $63.90. Orders will not be completed until payment is received, either by cash, EFTPOS, credit card, cheque, money order or direct debit. 47 Percy St Portland 5522 3000 admin@observer.net.au Picture: ELLY HATELEY 150305eh06 GET UP TO $500 CASH But with SolAhart Switch to Solahart Solar Hot Water and you could save 50-90%† You dOn’T havE $2000 Govt. incentives^ of your water heating energy use. Add Solahart Solar Power and slash your bills even more. To organise a free in-home solar quote, talk to Solahart, Australia’s free energy experts. Call 1300 721 946 or visit solahart.com.au †Energy savings of up to 50% to 90% shown are based on Australian Government approved TRNSYS simulation modelling using a medium load. *$500 is paid as a factory cashback for Solahart Solar Hot Water and Solar Power Combo Packages and $200 is paid as a factory cashback if you purchase one or the other (excludes solar water heaters less than 220 litre capacity). Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer and Participating Dealers only. Offer ends 31/3/15 and all claims must be received by 15/5/15. For further information plus full terms and conditions visit www.solahart.com.au. ^STC government incentives of over $2,000 apply to a 302L solar water heater + 1.5 kW PV system combo in zone 3. STCs subject to change (correct as at 15/1/2015). * with any Solahart Solar Hot Water + Solar Power combo BACK Plus over SKY HIGH GAS & ENERGY BILLS STILL EVEN AFTER CARBON TAX AXED!